Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Gerhard Marcks, ink, 1922
Untitled, by Gerhard Marcks, ink, 1922

Untitled is an ink print by Gerhard Marcks. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1922 woodcut print by German artist Gerhard Marcks, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene domestic scene featuring two cats on a curved-back wooden bench, one resting and the other alert, set amidst a few surrounding planks on a flat surface.

Technique & Style

Executed using the woodcut technique, the image is characterized by bold black lines against a light background, with no shading, resulting in a graphic and stark visual appearance.

History & Provenance

Created in 1922, the work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gerhard Marcks

Artist

Gerhard Marcks

Gerhard Marcks was a German artist, known primarily as a sculptor, but who is also known for his drawings, woodcuts, lithographs and ceramics.

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